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The fight for OSH rights

OSH for all: the fight for basic human rights

Thursday 6th May 2021
Safe working conditions should be an inalienable right for all, as many governments and international bodies accept – if only on paper. What progress is being made towards making the avoidance of harm central to the world of work?
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Making mental health matter

Monday 10th May 2021
The IOSH-funded MENTOR study explored the role of mental health first aid and barriers to its success. Three years on from its publication, in the midst of a pandemic, how has mental health support progressed?
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International mental health programme pilots intervention in SMEs

Friday 7th May 2021
A mental health programme is being piloted in SMEs across the construction, health and IT sectors in Australia and eight European countries.
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Claim for negligence by an officer injured dismounting police van dismissed

Friday 7th May 2021
A former police officer brought a claim for personal injuries sustained from the defendant chief constable’s alleged negligence and failure to provide a safe system of work.
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Manslaughter charges dropped over Bosley Mill blast

Thursday 6th May 2021
Corporate manslaughter charges against the owner of a wood mill where four workers died in an explosion have been dropped.
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£120,000 fine after unguarded machine dragged in worker's hand

Friday 30th April 2021
A plastic coatings manufacturer has been prosecuted after a worker had to have three amputated when his hand was drawn into machinery.
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Back in the building after COVID

Thursday 6th May 2021
Vaccines are being rolled out and workplaces starting to reopen. How should OSH professionals keep employees safe, and use their influence to manage the difficulties to come?
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Register now: Leveraging mobile for health and safety operational continuity

Thursday 29th April 2021
On Tuesday 11 May 2021, IOSH magazine will host a free one-hour CPD webinar in partnership with Intelex.
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Future leader: Andrew Spencer TechIOSH

Wednesday 5th May 2021
Environmental, health and safety officer Andrew Spencer TechIOSH hopes his journey will inspire young people from less affluent backgrounds to invest their efforts in STEM subjects.
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ISO certification in a COVID climate

Friday 30th April 2021
Paula Brady of Auva Certification considers whether the pandemic has prompted better methods for auditing management systems.
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At the sharp end of vaccinations

Thursday 6th May 2021
The roll-out of vaccines doesn’t make the return to the workplace any easier – it actually creates more headaches for employers.
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12 top tips on how to avoid common risk assessment mistakes

Thursday 29th April 2021
12 top tips based on the common mistakes we see employers make when compiling risk assessments.
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The dangers of dust

Thursday 6th May 2021
The future of dust extraction must include more careful protection of the health of construction workers.
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Bev Messinger, IOSH CEO

Leading through stormy times: in conversation with Bev Messinger

Wednesday 21st April 2021
In this episode, outgoing IOSH chief executive Bev Messinger reflects on the challenges and achievements of her four years at the helm of the world's largest occupational health and safety membership organisation.
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IOSH magazine and website named finalists in Association Excellence Awards

Wednesday 21st April 2021
IOSH magazine and it's website, ioshmagazine.com, have both been shortlisted in this year's Association Excellence Awards.
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Mask-refusing delivery driver ‘fairly dismissed’, tribunal rules

Friday 16th April 2021
A lorry driver who was sacked after refusing to wear a facemask inside his cab on a client’s site was fairly dismissed, a judge has ruled.
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As vaccines are rolled out and thoughts turn to going back to the workplace, how should OSH professionals use their influence to manage the difficulties to come? Watch this video for some top tips on getting back to 'business as usual'.
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Scotland’s Perth & Kinross Council deploys Globalstar SPOT Gen4 in its Trackplot solution to safeguard lone workers

Thursday 6th May 2021
Globalstar Europe Satellite Services Ltd recently announced that Trackplot, its SPOT Value Added Re-seller, has deployed SPOT Gen4 devices to the Perth & Kinross Council in Scotland as part of its Trackplot lone worker monitoring solution which safeguards lone workers, particularly those working in rural, isolated and hazardous locations.
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Supporting and Promoting Employee Wellbeing with Vismo

Thursday 6th May 2021
Providing a positive working environment for employees is an essential factor in preventing employee stress and to promote good mental health.
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An Introduction to Fume Control on Site: 1 June – Free CPD Session

Thursday 29th April 2021
“An Introduction to Fume Control”, will be run via Zoom on 1 June 2021 at 12pm.
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ISO 45001 migration deadline- only 6 months to go

Friday 16th April 2021
Back at the beginning of 2020, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the IAF extended the OHSAS 18001 to ISO 45001 migration deadline by six months.
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Travel Testing Comparison Site

Friday 16th April 2021
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On demand webinar: 'health and safety is more than a hard hat'

Wednesday 14th April 2021
Health and safety at work affects all businesses.
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